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Nan Madol

1180 CE

Megalithic ceremonial centre built on artificial islands in Micronesia, the Venice of the…

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Ruined ancient city in the Federated States of Micronesia

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Nan Madol

1180 CE – still standing

Megalithic ceremonial centre built on artificial islands in Micronesia, the Venice of the Pacific

Standing in 1180 CE

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